Wednesday business briefs

Mercado named state board member

Stacey Mercado has been appointed a board member of the American Cancer Society's Florida Division Board of 2014.

Mercado, marketing and sales development specialist with BB&T-Oswald Trippe and Company, will serve a one-year term beginning today.

The Florida Division Board serves as the implementation arm of the American Cancer Society and will collaboratively work with the division executive vice president to carry out the mission goals of the society as defined in the nationwide program of work.

Findley Joins Vein Specialists

Monique Findley, ARNP, has joined Vein Specialists with offices in Fort Myers and Bonita Springs, said Dr. Joseph Magnant, company founder and president.

In brief

Family golf center opening Jan. 11

Alico Family Golf will open to the public on Saturday, Jan. 11, with a grand opening celebration from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Most amenities will be open to the public at no charge. In lieu of admission, Alico Family Golf requests a donation of $10 or more for the Golisano Children's Hospital of Southwest Florida.

The public is invited to experience use of the new facility, which includes 18 holes of miniature golf, nine nonintimidating holes of SNAG-friendly golf (Starting New At Golf), a driving range and short-game area. In addition, PGA instructors will offer special demonstrations. Guests on opening day will be offered complimentary food and beverages provided by vendors and local restaurants, as well as giveaways and activities for children.

Located at 16300 Lee Road, south of Fort Myers, the golf center is designed for all ages, and offers programs for serious golfers, as well as new and returning golfers. The 5,600-square-foot clubhouse includes a snack bar with food and beverages, two rooms for parties and corporate events, an inside lounge area and televisions, and a full-service pro shop featuring merchandise and apparel from The Golf Guys.

Final phase of Willow Chase 70% sold

D.R. Horton's Southwest Florida Division said the final phase of Willow Chase, a single-family home community located in North Venice, is 70 percent sold out. These single-family homes offer between 1,840 to 2,587 square feet of living space and start in the high 200,000's. The gated community is on 63 acres one mile east of the I-75, Laurel Road exit. Willow Chase is about 10 minutes to Nokomis Beach.

Jennifer's event to benefit Smiles

Jennifer's women's boutique is celebrating 31 years in business by giving back to local charities at "Fashion Forward Friday" events through June. Miles of Smiles Foundation will receive 5 percent of all of sales on Jan. 10 from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. The Miles of Smiles Foundation is focused on treating post-traumatic stress and other mental disabilities and disorders using equestrian therapy.

Customers will be rewarded with refreshments and 20 percent off all shoes. Mary Fox, of "The Real Skinny," will discuss connections between the mind and body that are this basis of successful weight management from 1 to 3 p.m. Anna Winthrow, from the new Yoga Bird Studio in Fort Myers, will also be on hand to discuss "Five Ways to Slow Down and Get More of What You Want."

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Wednesday business briefs

Stacey Mercado has been appointed a board member of the American Cancer Society's Florida Division Board of 2014.